Patents by Inventor Steve Zibell

Steve Zibell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080008663
    Abstract: A method of reducing inflammation is provided. The method includes administering a chewing gum to an individual having an inflammatory condition such as heart disease. The chewing gum may further be administered to a subject lacking proper oral care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Gilbert A. Leveille, Steve Zibell, Kathy McMahon
  • Publication number: 20080008664
    Abstract: A method of reducing infection is provided. The method includes administering a chewing gum to a subject having an infection. The infection may include a nosocomial infection. The chewing gum may be administered to a subject lacking proper oral care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventors: Gilbert Leveille, Steve Zibell, Kathy McMahon
  • Publication number: 20050158441
    Abstract: Methods and confection products for the neutralization of dietary acids contained in foodstuffs or within the product themselves are provided. To this end, a gelatinous confection product comprising an acid neutralizing buffer such as carbamide is provided as well as methods of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Steve Zibell, Lonnette Alexander